2021 National Elementary School Soccer League Kkumjaram Festival Opens in Gangjin

From the 18th to the 21st, 1,300 participants from the top 64 teams nationwide by region will compete

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[Gangjin＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] The "2021 National Elementary School Soccer League Kumjaram Festival" will be held for four days from the 18th to the 21st at the Gangjin-gun Sports Complex in Jeollanam-do.

Hosted by the Korea Football Association, organized by the Jeollanam-do Football Association, and sponsored by Gangjin-gun, this tournament will feature about 2,000 participants from 64 top teams across 39 regions nationwide competing over four days. The competition format combines both a full league and a knockout tournament.

To secure the event, the county received final approval from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in November, including COVID-19 prevention measures and other related matters.

Gangjin-gun's excellent sports facilities and experience in hosting events have played a significant role in being selected as the venue for the National Elementary School Soccer League Kumjaram Festival for three consecutive years since 2019.

County Governor Lee Seung-ok stated, "We will prepare thoroughly so that the players and officials participating in this tournament can leave Gangjin with good memories," adding, "We will do our best to revitalize the local economy, which has been sluggish due to COVID-19, by actively attracting training camps and sports events that were previously reduced or suspended."

Gangjin＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su kys86120@asiae.co.kr

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